It’s apparent in the tunnel-like “portal” entries into each land, stunning landscapes like the towering statues in Celestial Park or the new Helios hotel, the first one to be situated within a theme park itself. With its fountains and statues and hemispherical domes, the giant palace would look at home in Las Vegas.

A PEOPLE staffer shares a sneak peek at Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe, and details on why Disney adults — specifically Epcot fans — will dig it.